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Best time to visit
Late spring to early autumn is festival season with terraces open and long days, and September and early October bring fall color. Winters are cold and snowy, but the underground network of walkways keeps parts of downtown comfortable.
How many days you need
Three days covers Old Montréal, the Mount Royal park, a market and a couple of neighborhoods such as the Plateau or Mile End. Add a day for a nearby town or the countryside.
Getting around
The Metro is quick and covers the main areas, and the city is walkable and bike-friendly in season. French is the main language, and English is widely understood in areas visitors go, though a few French greetings are appreciated.
What to skip
Restaurants on the busiest squares of the old town charge for the setting. Wander a few streets away or into the Plateau for more local prices.
Where to stay in Montréal
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Best time to visit Montréal
The most comfortable months in Montréal are May to July and September, with average daytime highs of 65 to 78°F and 9 to 13 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 78°F, and January the coolest at 22°F. August sees the most rain, around 14 days, while May is the driest with about 9.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Montréal: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Montréal?
- The most comfortable stretch is May to July and September, when average highs run 65 to 78°F with 9 to 13 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 78°F on average, and January the coolest at 22°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Montréal?
- August, with roughly 14 days of rain. The driest is May, with about 9. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Montréal?
- July averages 78°F by day and 63°F at night, and January averages 22°F and 8°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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